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Garden rooms, garage & basement conversions and driveways.

Outdoor & Conversions

Build Garage Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide

Cost to build a garage in the UK in 2026: single detached from £15,000, double from £25,000. Breakdown by type, size, foundation, and planning requirements.

Guide · Updated 1 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

How to Convert Cellar

Step-by-step guide to converting a cellar in the UK in 2026. Covers tanking, underpinning, costs, Building Regs, and when you need planning permission.

Guide · Updated 31 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Basement & Cellar Conversions: Cost

Basement and cellar conversion costs in the UK range from £1,500/m² for a basic fit-out to £3,500/m² for a full dig-down — here's what drives the price.

Guide · Updated 28 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Garage Conversion Cost & Ideas (UK)

Garage conversion costs £8,000–£22,000 for a single garage in the UK. This 2026 guide covers planning, insulation, floor levels, and best room ideas.

Guide · Updated 19 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Garage Conversion to Living Space or Office

Costs, planning rules, and practical steps for converting a garage into a living room, playroom, or home office in the UK in 2026.

Guide · Updated 11 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Garage Conversion to a Bedroom: Cost & Rules

How much a garage conversion to a bedroom costs in the UK, what planning and Building Regs apply, and what to expect from the work.

Guide · Updated 1 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Basement Conversion Cost & Feasibility (UK)

UK basement conversion costs — £25,000 to tank an existing cellar to £100,000+ for a full dig-out, plus structural, tanking and planning checks.

Guide · Updated 21 May 2026 · 9 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Garden Room Cost & Complete Planning Guide (UK)

Garden room costs range from £8,000 to £60,000+ depending on size and spec. UK 2026 guide covers foundations, insulation, planning rules and common uses.

Guide · Updated 5 May 2026 · 7 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Annexe & Granny Flat: Cost, Planning & Rules

What a granny annexe or self-contained annexe costs in the UK in 2026, what planning permission is needed, and the key rules around Council Tax and lettings.

Guide · Updated 2 May 2026 · 7 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room?

Most garden rooms in England are permitted development. 2026 guide to size limits, height rules and when you do need planning permission.

Guide · Updated 21 Apr 2026 · 8 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Driveway Cost & Materials: Block Paving, Resin & Gravel

Compare driveway costs per m² for block paving, resin bound, tarmac, concrete and gravel — plus drainage rules, dropped kerb fees and what to expect in 2026.

Guide · Updated 10 Apr 2026 · 8 min read
Outdoor & Conversions

Barn & Outbuilding Conversions: Feasibility & Cost

What barn and outbuilding conversions cost in the UK, how to assess feasibility, what planning class applies, and the typical Building Regs challenges.

Guide · Updated 6 Apr 2026 · 7 min read

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